Lightning Strike Sparks House Fire In Clayton
CLAYTON - Heavy rain and pounding lightning resulted in at least one Johnston County house fire, Tuesday evening.A bolt of lightning struck a home...
Johnston County Education Foundation Awards Over $90,000 In Student Scholarships
SMITHFIELD — The Johnston County Education Foundation (JCEF) has administered over $90,000 in student scholarships to the Johnston County Public Schools class of 2024. ...
Two People Shot In Clayton
CLAYTON – Police are investigating an early morning shooting in the Clayton city limits. Around 3:00am today (Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a gunshot...
Two Smithfield Men Charged In Clayton Business Break-in
CLAYTON – Two Smithfield residents are facing multiple charges after they reportedly broke into a Clayton-area business.
Joshua Shaun Holmes, age 31, of Broadway Street...
Clayton Fire Department Names New Fire Marshal
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton has announced the hiring of Michael Tatum as the new Fire Marshal. Following a thorough and comprehensive selection...
Remodeling Contractor Accused Of Defrauding Johnston County Family
SMITHFIELD – A remodeling contractor using a stolen identity is accused of defrauding a Johnston County family.
Carlton Seymour Andrean, age 50, formerly of Clayton,...
Johnston County Commissioners Adopt Summer Learning Week
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Johnston County Commissioners have proclaimed July 15-19, 2024 as Summer Learning Week. The week emphasizes the importance of keeping kids learning...
School Board Names Interim West Clayton Elementary Principal, 3 Assistant Principals
SMITHFIELD – The Johnston County Board of Education approved four personnel changes during a special meeting held July 9. The personnel recommendations were...
Johnston County Woman Bags First $100,000 Prize In New Game
BENSON – Lois Driver of Clayton tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new scratch-off game.
Driver...
Downtown Clayton Social District Launches July 11
CLAYTON – Something special is brewing in the heart of Downtown Clayton. Starting at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, the Town’s new social district...
